Arlington B C Leads Mystic Valley Candlepin Race
Arlington B C maintains a strong pace in the Mystic Valley candlepin standings with three wins over 9th last week. The Boat Club sits at 2–4, six games ahead of the nearest rival as Calumet climbs into a tie for second after Medford’s loss. Cole of Medford leads individuals, with Fox close behind, as Rexford, Chauncy at Sudbury and Carruth at Dartmouth are noted in the summary.
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North Shore
Massachusetts Interclub
New Century
Greater Boston
Arlington
Mystic Valley
Boat Club
Battery
Calumet
Medford
Towanda
Highland
Kernwood
Old Belfry
Cole
Fox
Local League Schedules Include Cross League Matches
Mystic Valley and Massachusetts Interclub publish weekly fixtures from Monday through Thursday featuring Medford Calumet Melrose Malden Melrose Highland Highland Melrose Newton Allston Northgate Mangus Mt Pleasant Hyde Park Norwood Independents Boylston Roslindale Webster South Boston Portfolios outline rolloffs for winners and individual averages in the New Century League with events in Greater Boston venues.
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Ww. L. A
Crokby
Boyl
Lane
S. B
Young
Ener Mellen
Donald
Mystic Valley League
Medford
A. A
Calumet
Towanda
Old Pelfry
Arlington
Highland
Kernwood
Massachusetts Interclub League
Melrose A. C
Malden
Melrose
Newton League
Riverdale
Newton Boat
Allston Golf
Northgate
Hunnevei
Mangus
NEW Century League
Mt. Pleasant
South Boston
Roslindale
Hyde Park
Webster
Charter Oak Stakes Entries Highlight Hartford Grand Circuit Meet
Secretary Horace Wilson released entries for the Charter Oak Park event set for Sept. 7–12 in Hartford. Fifteen entrants for the $10,000 Charter Oak stake include noted horses and names from New York, Kentucky, and beyond, with a strong lineup of candidates such as Baron de Shay and Idolita. Other fixtures at the meeting include four races with 13–14 entries each, featuring top pacers and trotters in rival classes.
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Hartford
Conn
Horace Wilson
Charter Oak
R. C. Benson
Kansas City
S. DeRidder
Louisville
Ed S. Geers
Memphis
Venn
James Hanly
Providence
N. W. Hubinger
New Haven
S. Kitchell
Coldwater
Mich
M. Salisbury
Pleasanton
Cal
George Tod
Youngstown
Walnut Hall Farm
Donerall
James Butler
John J. Scannell
F. G. Schmidt
C. E. Simmons
M. E. Sturgis
E. T. Smathers
New York
Walnut Hall
Lord Vincent
Dan Wilkes
Old Colony
Connecticut
Boston Club Entered in Springfield Whist Match
Springfield April 12 One of the year s most important events in local whist circles will be the tournaments at the Colonial Club rooms on the afternoon and evening of Monday the 20th. The principal tournament will be held in the after-
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Springfield
Colonial Club
Joker Leary
Charlestown
Jig Stone
Billy Ryan
Kid Griffo
Kid Goodman
Chester Goodwin
Seary
Joker
Tommy Feltz
Harry Forbes
J. C. Davis
Maynard
Mass
Young Jeffries
the Gladiator A
Fall River
Martin Canoleva
Jimmy Kelly
George Ashley
Tom King
Dave Marks
Young Jones
Ned Lyons
New Jersey
Young Anderson
Post
Young O'Neil
O'Neil
Woonsocket
Essex A. C
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
England
Boston
Curley Supples
Supples
Jem Clark
Australia
Eddie Connolly
Joe Gans
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
New England Whist Contest Sets Four-Player Clubs
Noon start marks a four person team event for New England clubs with a silver cup trophy. Entries already come from Boston New Haven Waltham Pittsfield Westfield Holyoke and nearby clubs. Competition uses the Mitchell system with opponents placed to spread each club’s players across sides to claim prizes.
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New England
Boston
New Haven
Waltham
Pittsfield
Westfield
Holyoke
Puzzling Whist Problem with Duplicate Seven of Spades
A circulated whist problem assigns hearts as trumps with South to lead. North holds Ace and King of hearts, 2 and 8 of clubs, Ace and 9 of diamonds. South has Juack, 6 and 10 of clubs, 4 and 5 of spades, Queen of diamonds. East and West hold remaining clubs diamonds and spades. Six tricks remain, all to South and North.
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South
Juack
East
West
Rain Hinders New York Nationals in Newark Contest
Wet grounds prevented the advertised game between the New York National and the Newark Eastern league clubs. About 8000 people had assembled in expectation of witnessing a contest. Other Sorting News on Page 8.
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Newark
N. J
New York National
Reliance Impresses Crowds at Bristol Harbor Launch
Crowds lined the Bristol shore as the Reliance neared readiness for mast stepping amid praise for the Herreshoff design. Charles F. Herreshoff II lauded the craft’s power and water clearance, noting a sleeker profile than the Constitution. Pickpockets moved through the crowd, with a $1000 scarf pin theft reported on the return train.
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Bristol
R. I
Herreshoffs
Sunbeam
Newport
Neilson-Vanderblit
Charles F. Herreshoff
New York
Reliance
Shamrock
C. F. Herreshoff
Iselin
New Rochelle
N. Y
Robert Gammell
Providence
Reliance Yacht Noted As Flattest Hull Yet Seen
John R. Spears lauds the Reliance, Herreshoff’s latest cup defender, noting its hull is seven to eleven feet longer, six inches broader, yet displaces less water and weighs less than the Constitution. He cites refined framing, a flatter hull, wider midsection, and implies superb performance in windward and broad reach with increased canvas.
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New York
John R. Spears
Herreshoff
Bristol
Columbia
Constitution
Weather fluke decides Shamrock I victory in sail race
In Weymouth England April 12 an opinion holds the Shamrock I win over the challenger was due to a weather fluke and does not justify reducing handicap. Tomorrow's race likely repeats conditions unless light winds alter time allowances. Colonel Neill aboard Shamrock I calls yesterday’s win a weather-induced display. designer Fife, arriving for tomorrow, declines judgment but says he would prefer the challenger win by half an hour.
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Weymouth
Eng
Shamrock I
Neill
Clyde
Associated Press
Fife
Boxing Clash Set O'Brien to Meet Walcott in Boston
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and Joe Walcott finalize arrangements for a Patriots Day bout at the Health and Physical Culture Club on April 20. O'Brien expresses delight at boxing in Boston against a renowned local challenger, with training underway for a later date against Marvin Hart.
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Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Joe Walcot
Jack O'Brien
New York
Boston
O’brien
Marvin Hart
Black Demon
Blood Wine Promises Cure for Weakness and Disease
An advertisement claims Blood Wine builds strength by targeting the blood to remove disease. It touts testimonials as proof, urges believers to choose thorough healing over mere relief, and sells at 90 cents a bottle.
Remarkable Blood Wine Cure Claim by Michigan man
McDonough Michigan March 3 1903 report of G J Carroll a business man cured of nine months bowel trouble after fifteen doctors failed and one operated then Blood Wine stopped diarrhea in three days and gained twenty five pounds in three weeks Carroll traveled from Michigan to Worcester Massachusetts to praise the remedy and warn it saved his life
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Mr. Carroll
Worcester
Mass
Michigan
Carroll
McDonough
Mich
G. J. Carroll
Concord
N. H
Fitch’s
E. C. Woods
Auburn St
Not Walking Due to Exhaustion Positive Remark on Blood Wine
A letter from Oneida New York dated February 23 1993 describes severe exhaustion from overwork and inability to walk. The writer credits Blood Wine with restoring strength and notes a friend who has taken six bottles also improving.
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Oneida
N. Y
E. J. Winchel
Blood Wine Promise End Long Suffering in 20 Years
A Tiffin man reports twenty years of general debility liver and kidney trouble chills fever headaches and joint pain. After trying many doctors and patent remedies he credits Blood Wine with restoring strength health and daily vigor and urges other sufferers to try it.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Messrs. Clyne & Larey
Blood Wine credited with curing consumption in public letter
Washington March 8 1903 a father testifies that after typhoid fever left his daughter Elsie with consumption she could not raise her arms. He says Blood Wine restored her health after doctors gave up and notes family reliability and friends tried it. S. Raynor 1256 3rd St SE.
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Washington, D. C
Elsie
S. Raynor
Blood Wine praised as safe tonic by tailor letter
A tailor named J. R. Sickles endorses Blood Wine as a safe cure and tonic for the heart and stomach. He thanks the gentlemen readers for the restorative power contained in the product.
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J. R. Sickles
Testimony Statement Regarding Truthful Claims
A sworn declaration from a witness in Washington D C asserts the honesty of a testimonial. The witness notes years of visiting the young lady’s home as an insurance collector and mentions medical study to support knowledge of her illness.
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Washington, D. C
Blood Wine verdict mystifies nation’s physicians
Astonished at the result of Blood Wine as were heroe physicians. J. W. Pearson, Agent for Equitable Insurance Co., 605 F St., N. W.
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Heroe
J. W. Pearson
Equitable Insurance Co
F St
N. W
Blood Wine Brings Recovery After Fall in Columbia
A 1902 testimonial from J. E. Kraus at 343 Cherry St in Columbia Pennsylvania describes a year of confined bed rest after a staircase fall. He credits eight bottles of Blood Wine with restoring health and enabling walking, praising it as the best medicine for building up the system for all ages.
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Cherry St
Columbia
J. E. Kraus
Blood Wine praised by Mrs Woods for health boost
A Cambridge woman describes recovery from severe grip as Blood Wine improves her head and nerves. Concord report confirms three months use with growing benefit, noting clearer vision and renewed energy for herself and her child.
Blood Wine: A Miracle Cure for Consumption
A woman recounts enduring constant illness labeled consumption until she tried Blood Wine. She credits the medicine with a complete recovery, praising its effects and urging others to rely on Blood Wine for health. Neighbors corroborate her testimony.
Free Blood Wine Trial Bottle Offer from Worcester Makers
Distinctive coupon offer invites distant buyers to obtain a free trial bottle of Blood Wine by mailing to Louis Daudel in Worcester Massachusetts. Includes purchase option directly from the manufacturers for customers unable to visit Houghton and Dutton's.
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Houghton & Dutton’s
Louis Daudelin CO
Mfrs
Worcester
Mass
Boxing notes and club plans stir Boston sports scene
The Culture Club prepares for a large turnout with membership drives led by Secretary J J McCauley. John Twin Sullivan sails May 1 for London to box Jack Palmer during Derby week, with weight concerns potential. Various local fighters and upcoming Lenox Club matches are outlined along with rival hopes and possible pairings.
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Culture Club
Boston
J. J. McCauley
John
Twin) Sullivan
Jack Palmer
London
Twin
England
Palmer
Charley Lynch
Patsey McKenna
Little North End
Eddie Daily
Sidney
Daily
Peter Maher
Kid Sugden
Lenox
Austin Maguire
Spike Haley
Billy Griffin
Noah Perry
Eddie Morris
Mike Conroy
Jimmy Walsh
Johnny Powers
M. F. Riley
Jack Carrig
Olean
Reformers Critique Race Gambling Women Targeted at Bennings
Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts reports from Bennings race track that he views horse racing as a gambling engine. He says gambling dominates the sport, with bookmakers courting women in the grand stands and betting eclipsing actual races. He cites heavy daily wagering and calls for scrutiny of commercial influence.
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Reformer Crafts
New York
Wilbur F. Crafts
National Reform Association
Bennings Race Track
Dr. Crafts
Bennings
District of Columbia
Delehanty to Wear Washington Uniform This Season
The Post reports Ed Delehanty will join the Washington team after resolving differences with the New York National League club. He will return the money advanced to him by the New York club and is ready to settle the affair.
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Washington
D. C
the Post
Ed Delehanty
Loftus
New York
Delehanty
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